Quick Chicken Dishes in 15-Minutes or Less
No time to cook? No problem. These easy chicken recipes are perfect to serve on even the busiest days. In a mere 15 minutes you can have an easy dinner on the table that the whole family will love. From tacos to stir-fry, find your next favorite weeknight meal right here.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
This sweet and sour skillet is the answer to a quick chicken dish tonight. With plenty of vibrant flavors, the whole family is sure to be amazed at this better-than-takeout favorite.
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Shredded Chicken and Avocado Nacho Salad
Dinner doesn't get any easier than this five-ingredient salad. And it's bursting with Super Bowl Sunday potential.
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Chicken Verde Tacos
We like a warm taco filling, but if you're going for something a little cooler and more refreshing, skip step 1 and drizzle the salsa over assembled tacos.
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Walnut-Chicken Salad
Add a delightful crisp to chicken by dredging it in a walnut and breadcrumb mixture and pan-frying. Serve over crisp greens and drizzle with a heavenly buttermilk-honey dressing. Best of all, this southern favorite cooks in under 10 minutes.
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Greek Slaw and Chicken Pitas
Going Greek with this chicken pita also means a quick go-to meal, perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back lunches.
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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Penne
If broccoli rabe is a bit bitter for your family or if you have trouble finding it, chopped broccoli would be a delicious substitute. Serve with extra lemon for more zip.
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Chicken Kofte with Zucchini
It's the perfect way to use up a summer stash of zucchini! A short time under the broiler leaves zucchini perfectly tender, which pairs perfectly with this tender chicken dinner.
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Tangy Chicken-Farro Bowl
Fresh, hearty, and satisfying, this healthy bowl is ready in minutes thanks to quick-cooking farro and easy-to-prep ingredients.
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Skillet Chicken with Seared Avocados
Craving a burst of flavor for dinner tonight? This chicken dinner is it! The tiniest bit of sugar helps the avocado halves char in the pan, adding robust toasty flavor to this outstanding (and easy) chicken dinner.
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Chicken and Shiitake Marsala
Give a traditional Italian favorite an Asian flair with the addition of shiitake mushrooms and green onions. If you don't have Marsala, you can substitute dry sherry.
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Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas
Sauté chicken tenders to minimize the cooking time for this easy chicken dish. Salsa and cilantro add a kick to the tender chicken and fresh summer vegetables. Simply spoon mixture into crisp tortillas and broil until the cheese melts for a Mexican-inspired meal in minutes.
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Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a festive and easy choice for weeknight dinners. Set out chicken, vegetables, and assorted toppings, and let everyone fill his or her own tortillas. Use storebought rotisserie chicken to save even more time in the kitchen.
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce
White Barbecue Sauce, widely used in Alabama-style barbecue, is known for its vinegary taste and its use of mayonnaise as its base, rather than the usual tomato sauce. To make the sauce ahead of time, combine all the ingredients, store it in the refrigerator, and bring it to room temperature before serving.